The 2008 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury
sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.0T to the Turbo X. Upon
introduction, the 2.0T is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4,
210-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the
highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed
automatic transmission is optional. The Turbo X is equipped with a standard
2.8-liter, V6, 289-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with
overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is
optional. The 2008 9-3 Sport Sedan is restyled for 2008.
The 2008 Saab 9-5 SportCombi is a 4-door, 5-passenger
luxury wagon, available in two trims, the 2.3T and the Aero. Upon introduction,
both trims are equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 260-horsepower, turbo
engine. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard, and a 5-speed manual
transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2008 9-5 SportCombi is a carryover
from 2007.
The 2008 Saab 9-7X is a 4-door, 5-passenger
sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 4.2i to the Aero. Upon
introduction, the 4.2i is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, I6, 285-horsepower
engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The Aero is
equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V8, 390-horsepower engine that achieves
12-mpg in the city and 13-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission
with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2008 9-7X is a carryover from
2007.